Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2004
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-210C
Owner/operator: First Air
Registration Number: C-GNWN
Location: Edmonton International Airport, AB (YEG) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 35
Component Affected: Aircraft ? Boeing 737-200 ? Runway Light, Taxiway Lights, and Hold SignAircraft ? Boeing 737-200 ? Runway Light, Taxiway Lights, and Hold Sign
Investigating Agency: TSBTSB
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-200 aircraft experienced a minor incident during an ILS approach to runway 12 at Lupin Airport, Canada. The aircraft executed an ILS approach, touched down slightly to the left of the runway, and subsequently returned to the runway. Damage was sustained to four taxiway lights, one hold sign, and one runway light.A Boeing 737-200 aircraft experienced a minor incident during an ILS approach to runway 12 at Lupin Airport, Canada. The aircraft executed an ILS approach, touched down slightly to the left of the runway, and subsequently returned to the runway. Damage was sustained to four taxiway lights, one hold sign, and one runway light.
Description
First Air flight FAB 6501, a Boeing 737-200, operated on a flight from Lupin to Edmonton International Airport, Canada. The runway visual range (RVR) provided to the crew prior to commencing the approach to runway 12 was RVR 1200 with a runway light setting of 5. The crew performed the ILS approach and touched down to the left of the runway surface. The aircraft travelled for approximately 1,600 feet before returning to the runway. After coming to a full stop, Emergency Services was requested by the flight crew. One runway light, four taxiway lights and one hold sign were struck by the aircraft.
Primary Cause
Incorrect Runway Visual Range (RVR) provided to the crew during ILS approach.Incorrect Runway Visual Range (RVR) provided to the crew during ILS approach.Share on:
